
Carrot Almond Cake
Baking and Desserts • Icelandic
Description
This cake is great because it is made without butter and with a small amount of flour. You can also add prunes or apricots to the batter if desired, substitute almonds with any other nuts — for example, pecans — and use brandy or rum instead of Cointreau.
Ingredients
- Carrot 2 pieces
- Almond 10 oz
- Sugar 5 oz
- Chicken Egg 4 pieces
- Wheat Flour 0 oz
- Citrus Zest Mix 3 spoons
- Cinnamon a pinch
- Cointreau 1 tablespoon
- Baking Powder 1 tablespoon
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Peel two large carrots and grate them using a coarse grater. Grind the almonds into crumbs using a food processor. Combine the carrots and almonds in a large, deep bowl.
Step 2
Separate the eggs into yolks and whites. Whisk the yolks with half of the sugar (100 g), then add the flour, baking powder, a pinch of cinnamon, and the zest. Finally, stir in the liqueur. Combine the resulting mixture with the grated carrots and almonds.
Step 3
In a separate clean and dry bowl, whisk the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the carrot-nut batter using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Step 4
Pour the batter into a deep baking dish greased with a small amount of vegetable oil. Bake for just under an hour at 355°F.
Step 5
Remove the baked pie from the oven and let it cool for twenty to twenty-five minutes before removing it from the pan. Cut into portions and serve immediately.
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